Croatia: Four Suspects Arrested in Subsidy Fraud and Money Laundering Investigation

Luxembourg, October 4, 2023 - Urgent Evidence-Gathering Activities Underway

The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) in Zagreb, Croatia, is conducting urgent evidence-gathering activities in cooperation with the Dubrovnik-Neretva County Police Administration against four individuals. Three people have been arrested so far.

Suspects Believed to Have Committed Subsidy Fraud and Money Laundering

The suspects are believed to have committed subsidy fraud and money laundering in connection with a “Support for investments in agricultural holdings” call published by Croatia’s Paying Agency for Agriculture, Fisheries and Rural Development. The project was co-financed by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) at an 85% rate.

Investigation Details

• The EPPO will make a decision on further actions in the case after questioning the suspects.
• No further details will be released until then.

About the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO)

The EPPO is the independent public prosecution office of the European Union responsible for investigating, prosecuting, and bringing to judgment crimes against the financial interests of the EU.